Tiware - Rajapur, Ratnagiri

Tiware is a village situated in the Rajapur tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajapur and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Ozare serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tiware village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tiware is 566168. The village covers a total geographical area of 459.2 hectares and falls under the 416705 pincode. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Tiware village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rajapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Tiware

As per Census 2011, Tiware village has a total population of 497 people, consisting of 238 males and 259 females. The village has 131 households and a sex ratio of 1,088 females per 1,000 males. There are 39 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 363 literate and 134 illiterate residents. Additionally, 18 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Tiware are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population497238259
Child Population (0–6 yrs)392118
Scheduled Castes (SC)1899
Literate Population363195168
Illiterate Population1344391

Nearby Villages of Tiware

Tiware is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Kond TiwareNorth1.56 km
SabalewadiEast2.25 km
ShiravaliNorth2.53 km
GorulewadiWest2.69 km
ManjarewadiSouth-East2.70 km
Varachi ShiravaliNorth-East2.94 km
WatulNorth-West3.28 km
KolwankhadiSouth-East3.95 km
KunaneNorth-East4.02 km
OzarEast4.19 km

Transport and Connectivity of Tiware

Public transport in the Tiware is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Vilavade, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajapur to Tiware is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Tiware is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tiware

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Tiware village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Tiware

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Tiware village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Tiware

Where is Tiware located?

Tiware village is located in Rajapur Tehsil, Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Tiware?

The Gram Panchayat of Tiware is Ozare.

What is the pincode of Tiware?

The pincode of Tiware is 416705.

What is the population of Tiware?

Tiware has a total population of 497, including 238 males and 259 females.

How many households are there in Tiware?

There are 131 households in Tiware.

What is the literacy rate in Tiware?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Tiware is 73.04%. Male literacy is 81.93% and female literacy is 64.86%.